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The Manitoba Métis Federation announced today, they’re going ahead with legal action over the cancellation of the $67.5 million agreement with MB Hydro.
The province had signed the Turning the Page Agreement in 2014, which the MMF feels the provincial government has breached.
MMF President, David Chartrand, stated in a press conference this morning that Pallister should be dumped as the Manitoba leader.
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A donation was made yesterday, in memory of Larry Miner, former Dauphin Co-op Board member.
Joan Chetyrbok Marketing Manager for the Co-op, talks about donation:
“Dauphin Co-op Board of Directors have donated their per diem to the Dauphin & District Food Bank in memory of Larry Miner. Larry was a member of the Dauphin Co-op Board of Directors for more than 28 years. He was very highly valued and has done a lot of work for the community, especially the food bank and the Food For Thought Program; it was very important to him.”
A donation of $1100 was made to the Dauphin Food Bank.
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The water main break in Gilbert Plains has finally been fixed.
The municipality says water has been restored to all places.
They thank everyone for their patience.
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The Gilbert Plains Community Hall will be getting a facelift.
The town is now putting things in order to get funding, as well as taking proposed tenders into consideration for their renovation.
Blake Price, chair of the Gilbert Plains Hall Sub-Committee, explains what they’re hoping to do with the hall.
“What is being proposed now, our intent is to lift the hall, move it off its current foundation and then redo all the concrete work, so a completely new foundation under the building. (We will then) set it back down, and then we will add possibly around 1200 square feet to the east end of the hall and the west end entrance way will get rebuilt, as it currently sits on concrete.”
The town is now taking proposals for the tenders, which can be submitted by contacting the Municipality Office up to April 27th.
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The new location for the Dauphin Liquor Mart is coming along right on schedule.
They are currently working on the interior of the store.
Laurel Trotter, MB Liquor and Lotteries spokesperson, talks about when it will open:
“Well construction started towards the end of last year and they’re well on their way. We’re expecting it to wrap up in early summer so they’re about part way through the build right now and we expect that the new liquor mart will be ready to open this July.”
The old building will be going up for sale after the move.
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International students coming to Manitoba for schooling, will no longer have universal health care coverage.
The province passed an amendment to the Health Service Act that doesn’t allow high school, college or university students coverage.
This is expected to save the province $3.1 million dollars and takes effect as of September 1.
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If you are heading to Winnipeg this weekend expect to pay more if you head downtown.
On-street parking is going rising to $3.50 an hour.
The cost will increase by $1.50 on April 1st.
By using the city’s pay-by-phone app, you can avoid paying the new rate, until all the stations are changed to the new price which will take six to eight weeks.
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With the legalization of marijuana later this year, Parkland Hemp Producers are waiting for regulation changes of their own.
Industrial hemp is regulated more than the typical crop grown around our area.
Russ Crawford, President of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance, says their recommendations to government are being heard.
“I think we’ve already seen indications from the government on their proposed regulations, we’re very encouraged by the limited change, and in fact, a more liberal approach to industrial hemp will see less regulation.”
Crawford looks for the day when hemp is monitored by Ag Canada instead of Health Canada.
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Gilbert Plains Public Works are still working on the water main break from yesterday.
Everyone between Heath Ave. and the Highway will be out of water until the break can be located and fixed.
Public works is sorry for any inconvenience and ask for patience.
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The Gilbert Plains Maintenance Shop had nearly 100% damage in the structure fire yesterday.
Hilton Kilford, Fire Chief explains the scene from the blaze.
“Upon arrival it was heavily involved in fire. The fire was quickly put under control enough that we were able to remove one grader and one backhoe from inside, but one grader didn’t start. So we had to keep fighting hard on the fire to try and save it but went through most of the (fire). We fought (the fire) for almost 9 hours before we headed out.”
Kilford explains how the fire started.
“The fire was started by grinding equipment that was not seen for some time because the crew was out working on a water main break, which limited the water for fighting the fire too.”
A flare up started early this morning again at the shop and fire crews were called out to control the small blaze at 6:30.
No one was injured in the incident.
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Whitmore School is getting ready for their Spring Bazaar and Indoor Garage Sale.
The sale will be on April 7th from 9:30 to 2:30, showcasing a number of vendors, demonstrations and the garage sales.
Stacey Penner, who is on the Parent Partnership Committee at Whitmore School, explains what will be happening at the event.
“We have 30 confirmed vendors, so there will be a lot of small business vendors. From makeup to moccasins, to fancy cookies, jewellery vendors and personalized clothing vendors. We will also be having some on stage demonstrations including Kang’s Taekwondo and some of the clubs from the school.”
If you’re interested in booking a table, call 638 4782.
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